Cynthia Younts

The Commission conducted a staff review of cases previously heard by the City Council. The meeting agenda included actions on plats, specifically approving a Final Plat for Bridgewater Phase 2A-2, a Final Plat for Bridgewater Phase 2A-3, and a Preliminary Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Midlothian Office Park.

The meeting includes presentations on police department accreditation and community interest reports. The council will consider resolutions regarding the bylaws of Midlothian Economic Development and the Midlothian Community Development Corporation, as well as several ordinances amending the City Code of Ordinances for various boards and commissions including the Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Advisory Board, and Public Library Board. Other agenda items include a rate change request by SiEnergy Gas, LLC, a permit for a Special Olympics competition, and agreements for city employee insurance benefits. Additionally, the council will discuss a public improvement participation agreement for a new waterline, a fiber installation contract for the fire station, and nominations for appointments to multiple boards and commissions. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

The meeting includes a presentation of the Trail House Master Plan by Kimley-Horn and a review of the organization's financial report. The agenda features a discussion regarding the operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the Executive Director will provide updates on the Mt. Zion project, communication quotes, board event sign-ups, and the scheduling of a workshop for the 26-27 strategic cycle. The meeting will conclude with the annual election of board officers.

The Commission reviewed a staff report on cases recently heard by the City Council. The agenda included the consideration of a one-year extension for the South 9th Street Residential Development Preliminary Plat, as well as a request for the Preliminary Plat of the South Walnut Retail Addition. Regular agenda items featured a request to withdraw a zoning application and an ordinance amendment for a planned development district. Additionally, multiple public hearings were conducted regarding specific use permits for a communication tower, a secondary dwelling unit, an industrial park development, and an electrical transmission repair center.

The board meeting agenda includes the review of the quarterly investment report, the consideration and approval of the Fire Grant Program, and a presentation on the financial statement summary. Additionally, the board will discuss progress updates for the current work plan, as well as plans and budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on economic development prospects and real estate matters, with subsequent action to be taken on specific development projects and property located near Highway 287.